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Christmas musical celebration set for Dec. 12
Christmas Reflections, an annual musical celebration of the Christmas season by the Newhebron Methodist Women, will be held at 7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 12, at Newhebron Methodist Church. This year’s musical guest is the Mississippi School of the Arts award-winning Chorale. This talented group has performed six times at Carnegie Hall and once at Avery…
Read MoreSouthern Pine Electric holds annual meeting
Southern Pine Electric held its annual membership meeting Nov. 10 at its headquarters in Taylorsville. Before the meeting, Southern Pine employees welcomed members at booths focused on electric safety, conservation, and more. The first meeting since 2019 to be held in-person was a long-awaited event for the members of Southern Pine. Members had a chance…
Read MoreLife of Christ set for Friday
The 10th annual Life of Christ presentation is planned for 5:30 to 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 2, at the Atwood Water Park in Monticello. The drive-thru event, sponsored by the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce and local churches, will feature scenes from the life of Christ, from the journey to Bethlehem through the Resurrection. This…
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Dec. 1 Santa will lead a Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the Lawrence County Courthouse at 6:30 p.m., Dec. 1. Dec. 2 The 10th Annual “The Life of Christ Presentation” will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 2, at Atwood Water Park, 1362 East Broad Street, Monticello. This drive-thru presentation features scenes…
Read MoreSchool district celebrates National Principals Month
National Principals Month was celebrated in October across the Lawrence County School District. Ramey’s gift cards were given to each principal and director in appreciation of their continued long hours of hard work and their dedication to the district’s vision of each student reaching his or her highest potential. The district thanks Harp Agency for…
Read MorePartnership helps smooth pathway for Co-Lin students to USM Honors College
The University of Southern Mississippi and Copiah-Lincoln Community College have committed to providing Co-Lin honor students with a smooth pathway to USM’s Honors College. Officials from the schools signed a memorandum of understanding Nov. 9 at the Trent Lott National Center on USM’s Hattiesburg campus. The agreement allows students who have graduated, or will graduate,…
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Absentee ballots available for District 5 runoff
A runoff election will be held in Lawrence County for the position of District 5 Supervisor on Nov. 29. Kenneth Ray Magee and Ronnie Fortenberry will square off to fill the position. Absentee ballots are available now in the Lawrence County Circuit Clerk’s office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The clerk’s…
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Nov. 20 Pen Oak M.B. Church will celebrate Family and Friend Day at 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 20. The guest speaker will be Rev. Marvin Jackson from St. John National Baptist Church in Columbia. Monticello United Methodist Church will have Thanksgiving lunch after the morning worship service Nov. 20. Bring a covered dish. Divide Memorial…
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